Pūkenga / Expertise
Tātari ā-Whare Whakawā / Forensic science
ESR provides world-class forensic science services and research to a range of New Zealand and international government agencies, as well as private corporations. ESR is the sole provider of key forensic services to New Zealand Police and works closely with…
Learn moreNgā ratonga wai me te taiao / Water and environment services
ESR specialises in investigating water quality, identifying contamination sources, and developing resources for our clients to better manage waterways and the surrounding environment, and address possible risks to public health.
Learn moreUrupare ki te KOWHEORI-19 / COVID-19 Response
ESR’s multi-disciplinary team are providing expertise to support the national response to the global pandemic
Learn moreHauora tūmatanui / Public health
ESR is the standing army to respond to disease, and support human health. Our team of health scientists provide unprecedented insight and expert advice to help prevent and reduce disease, especially in the area of communicable or infectious disease.
Learn moreNgā ratonga kai me ngā hua / Food & product services
ESR employs the largest group of microbiologists in New Zealand to provide the full spectrum of food science expertise – from identifying a foreign object in food through to food import and export certification.
Learn moreAo Whānui / International
ESR is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute that specialises is science relating to people and communities. We deliver enhanced scientific and research services to the public health, food safety, security and justice systems and the environmental sector in New Zealand and…
Learn moreMātauranga pāpori / Social science
ESR’s social systems team applies extensive expertise and experience to help decision-makers address challenging and intractable problems with high levels of complexity and uncertainty.
Learn moreNgā huingaira / Genomics
ESR’s genomic science encompasses microbial, human, meta and forensic genomics, transcriptomics and epigen omics.
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